This subject provides deep understanding of fundamental cloud computing concepts and how they can be applied to build cost-effective, highly available and fault tolerant systems. Students will learn concepts including system virtualisation, virtual machines, cloud networks, basic cloud storage and cloud databases, security in clouds, and auto-scaling, load balancing and monitoring. The main content of this subject is formed around the industry-based curriculum from Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy which can prepare students for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. Based on the performance in the subject, a selected number of students will have the opportunity to undergo a week-long placement with a target industry partner. Students doing the placement will work on industry projects assessed by professional staff at their placement venue.